Everything has finally settled down, you’ve left the hospital and there were no complications. Life couldn’t be better now that you have the little bundle of joy in your arms. That’s when it hits you. You’re a parent now. You are in charge of this little person, and you hold their fate in your hands. This is more responsibility than you have ever had before. It would be easy to panic at this point. Are you really ready? Can you handle this? The simple answer is, yes you can. You’re going to be a great parent, but there are a few things you should keep in mind.

It's no longer practical, in a two job household, to avoid splitting responsibilities when caring for a newborn. Dividing up care responsibilities doesn't have to be a difficult process or something that drives you and your wife apart.